Population overview
Swisher County is home to roughly 6,703 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #27 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 900 square miles of land and 6,703 residents yields a density of about 7.4 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Swisher County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Swisher County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Swisher |
|---|---|---|
| Swisher County | 6,703 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +551% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +182% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +75165% |
Neighboring county populations
Swisher County shares borders with 6 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall County | Canyon | 152,351 | 166.7 |
| Hale County | Plainview | 31,819 | 31.7 |
| Castro County | Dimmitt | 7,295 | 8.1 |
| Floyd County | Floydada | 4,881 | 4.9 |
| Armstrong County | Claude | 1,843 | 2.0 |
| Briscoe County | Silverton | 1,474 | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Swisher County, Texas?+
Swisher County has an estimated population of 6,703 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Swisher County?+
Swisher County has a population density of approximately 7.4 people per square mile across its 900 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Swisher County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Swisher County ranks #186 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.02% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Swisher County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Swisher, Randall County is the most populous with about 152,351 residents.
How is Swisher County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.